tween

noun

Definition of tweennext
as in teenager

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Recent Examples of tween As a tween, the actor got his big break on Disney’s The All New Mickey Mouse Club alongside fellow future stars Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Keri Russell, and Justin Timberlake. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Sep. 2026 The father and daughter would ultimately co-star in her massive tween TV series, Hannah Montana, playing fictional relatives Billy Ray and Miley Stewart. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026 Claire’s is trying to recapture its glory as the go-to destination for both tween girls and for piercing. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 That includes a limited-time collection of teen and tween clothes, school supplies and accessories in pastel colors and floral prints from the women's lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
  1. teenager
  2. kid
  3. adolescent
  4. youngster
  5. juvenile
  6. moppet
  7. kiddo
  8. kiddie
Noun
  • The two teenagers spend a summer helping Tomy’s uncle, portrayed by Hannes Perkmann, with milking and other duties, as well as exploring the outdoors.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The teenager was identified as Moises Ponce Mendoza on GoFundMe by his mother, Mónica Mendoza.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • And suppose, additionally, that Haidt is also right, and that—for many kids—smartphones are deepening these problems and adding new ones.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Bakewell’s donations weren’t the only ones to pose issues for Brotherhood Crusade, which provides an array of services aimed at keeping kids from joining gangs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Getty An island that had spent decades pairing glamour with license was perhaps the wrong place to entrust an adolescent to unusually permissive relatives.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • One adolescent possibly had contact with the bat, officials said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of adolescent
Noun
  • Alongside him on Saturday was Francis Onyeka, a Leverkusen player on loan facing his own club, one of three youngsters on loan in the squad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Some were related to fringe players or youngsters who were surplus to requirements; others were additions designed to give new manager Pierre Sage a deeper squad.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of youngster
Noun
  • In this case, the shark — which Gauna believes to be a roughly 9-foot juvenile — lingered within arm’s length of the swimmer, circling him several times.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • McFadden did face questions during the discussion about the potential of once again housing juveniles at Jail North.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of juvenile
Noun
  • Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of moppet
Noun
  • Hyatt House Carlsbad is ideal for Hyatt pointsmaxxers or those traveling with pets or kiddos in tow.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce This weeknight dinner might just convince the kiddos to eat all their veggies with a little help from this delightful herb sauce.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of kiddo
Noun
  • For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off!
    — Parents, Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of kiddie

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